The city of Gwangyang in South Korea has been grappling with the alarming issue of deepfake sex crimes, particularly those involving fabricated videos disseminated through messaging apps like Telegram. In response, the city organized an emergency meeting on August 30th, bringing together key officials from various departments including the Education and Women’s Family Affairs, Gwangyang Education Support Center, Gwangyang Police Station, and the Gwangyang Women’s Counseling Center. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss preventative measures to curb the spread of deepfakes and to develop support strategies for victims. Participants shared their insights into the current situation, particularly focusing on strengthening support systems for victims of digital sexual exploitation. The meeting also explored ways to enhance collaboration among relevant agencies. Gwangyang City reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive support to victims through existing resources, including the Gwangyang Women’s Counseling Center and the digital sex crimes counseling center located in Mokpo. The city also outlined plans to offer psychological counseling and legal aid to those impacted by deepfake crimes, working in collaboration with the Education Support Center. Gwangyang City has also stepped up its efforts to disseminate information and awareness about the dangers of deepfakes and how to respond to such incidents. The city is actively promoting educational campaigns to safeguard students from potential exploitation. Victims seeking psychological or legal support are urged to contact the Women’s Emergency Hotline (1366) or the Gwangyang Women’s Counseling Center.
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